Who didn't have a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal that they loved as a young child? In fact, a third of adults admit they can’t bear to part with their own childhood toy, according to research published in the Journal of Cognition and Culture. If you have a toddler, you may observe them become
Easter Egg Hunts and Events in Alachua County
Are you searching for Easter egg hunts in Alachua County for your children to enjoy this spring? Look no further! Here are all the Alachua County Easter egg hunts your kids will love! Oaks Mall Easter Bunny Friday, April 4 -Saturday, April 196419 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32605 Capture an unforgettable moment with the Easter
How to Create a Healthy Home Environment
From our children’s success at school, to how we perform at work, to how happy we are in our relationships with family and friends, many things can be linked back to our healthy home environment. One way to adjust how we look at our home is to break down our activities and improvements into the
ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar
Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of
Strawberry Picking in Gainesville and Beyond!
Excitement is in the air as strawberry picking season approaches. Visit these local places with your loved ones for strawberry-picking fun! We will update this list with more information about local farms as information is acquired! Florida Strawberry Festival February 27 - March 9, Plant City Add this premiere event in Plant City to your
11 Foods You Don’t Have to Refrigerate
Stop playing Tetris in your refrigerator. If space is looking tight, don’t throw it out—take it out. Contrary to popular practice, there are foods you don't have to refrigerate to keep them from going bad. Certain goods have natural ingredients or preservatives that slow down the time-to-trash clock. Here is a list of foods that
Is it Time to Ditch Baby Food? Introducing Baby-Led Weaning
Parenthood is new and exciting when you are experiencing it for the first time. It is full of changes, firsts and a ton of decisions. From the moment you learn you are expecting, you are faced with countless choices. And once the baby is here, the choices only multiply. What will you name your baby?
Tips to Prevent Chapped Lips in Cold Weather
Chapped lips are literally a pain during the winter season. We have so much fun spending time outdoors and enjoying this break in the heat, but having chapped lips can make fun days less enjoyable when the cold and wind hit our dry, cracked lips. What causes chapped lips? Our lips are full of moisture
Outdoor Winter Activities in Gainesville
As tempting as it may be to keep the kids indoors when the temperature drops, the winter weather is only here for a moment, and it is meant to be enjoyed! Take a break from video games and movie marathons to bask in the briskness of the cool outdoors with these winter activities in Gainesville!
From Fuss to Fun: Perks of Teaching Baby Sign Language
No need for baby talk when there’s baby sign language. Babies can communicate using modified gestures from American Sign Language, and teaching it can make for a fun bonding activity with your child. According to the Mayo Clinic, baby sign language may allow children a way to communicate months earlier than those who only communicate